The Morning After

"The Morning After" is a compelling genre painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec from around 1892. Depicting two women sharing a bed, the artwork captures an intimate, candid moment with expressive brushwork and vivid colors characteristic of Post-impressionism. The scene is rendered with sharp, decisive lines reminiscent of ink sketches, enhancing its raw, unvarnished honesty. Since 1937, it has been a part of the public collections in France, and from 1986, it has been housed in the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, exemplifying Lautrec’s mastery in blending genre painting with emotional depth.